Pelham — Volume 07 by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton
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"It is very true," said the righteous magistrate, "that there are appearances somewhat against the witness; but certainly not tantamount to any thing above a slight suspicion. If, however, you positively think you can ascertain any facts, to elucidate this mysterious crime, and point the inquiries of justice to another quarter, I will so far strain the question, as to remand the prisoner to another day--let us say the day after tomorrow. If nothing important can before then be found in his favour, he must be committed for trial." CHAPTER LXXIX. Nihil est furacius illo Non fuit Autolyci tam piccata manus. --Martial. Quo teneam vultus mutantem Protea nodo? --Horace. When I left the magistrate, I knew not whither my next step should tend. There was, however, no time to indulge the idle stupor, which Glanville's situation at first occasioned; with a violent effort, I shook it off, and bent all my mind to discover the best method to avail myself, to the utmost, of the short reprieve I had succeeded in obtaining; at length, one of those sudden thoughts which, from their suddenness appear more brilliant than they really are, flashed upon my mind. I remembered the accomplished character of Mr. Job Jonson, and the circumstance of my |
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